Barley helps with car payment

Midland Daily News

Published
7:38 am EDT, Monday, April 15, 2019

EDITOR'S NOTE - The Barley MacTavish Fund accepts letters from Midland County residents about themselves or other people, explaining why they need help and what they have tried to do about their problems. Write to Barley, care of the Midland Area Community Foundation, 76 Ashman Circle, Midland, MI 48640 or call (989) 839-9661. Be sure to include a daytime telephone number.

There is no real Barley MacTavish. This fund was established by an anonymous donor and is being continued with private financial support, plus donations from area residents during the holiday season. The project has been undertaken to help make Midland a little better place to live.

Dear Barley,

I am writing this letter for my mom. We need help, but she is too embarrassed to ask for any kind of help. She is so old school. My father left us years ago and my mom has done a fantastic job working and raising me and my younger sister. She works two jobs and has made sure that both of us pitch in by doing odd jobs or babysit. Normally, we do just fine.

Early this year she lost one of her jobs. The senior citizen she took care of for many years died. It took about three plus weeks before she had another person to care for. Not having that paycheck really hurt us.

The biggest problem is the upcoming car payment. We all depend on her vehicle. It is not a cool or fancy car, but it does get us to where we need to go. Could you help with this bill? I have included a copy of the bill. The account is in her name. Thank you so much.

Dear Friend,

Your mother must be very proud of you and your younger sister. You are quite a team. It is hard for many people to ask for financial assistance. I am so glad that you were able to step up and write to me about your situation. A check for her car payment will be sent to the bank. I know you will continue to support each other. Best wishes.